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The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.
September 1, 2026Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.
September 1, 2026Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.
August 21, 2026'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
August 19, 2026Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.
August 18, 2026'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.
August 16, 202630 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
August 10, 2026Tay Keith, producer who worked with Travis Scott and Drake, found dead
The Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer was behind hits by Eminem, Beyoncé, Drake and Cardi B.
June 18, 2026Rap star Rob Base, known for hip-hop classic It Takes Two, dies aged 59
The artist is best known for the 1988 Billboard hit It Takes Two, produced with DJ E-Z Rock
May 23, 2026Man pleads guilty to murder 2 decades after death of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
Jay Bryant, 52, changed his plea on Monday, admitting that he helped others get into a building to ambush the pioneering rapper and deejay.
April 27, 2026Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67
The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
April 10, 2026Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
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Dizzee Rascal spotted at community folk festival
Rapper Dizzee Rascal was happy to pose with fans in Wallingford Music lovers were surprised by the "unexpected" arrival of rapper Dizzee Rascal during a market town's folk festival. They had been at
Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
Watch: What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict The conviction of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in Las Vegas has brought an end to one of the world's most famous unsolved murder
Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Watch: What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict Former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur - the first convi
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial in Las Vegas The man accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur told police more than a decade later that he handed the gun used in the drive-by shooting to
'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage was combative in testimony during the second day of the rapper's murder trial, decrying being forced to take the stand and identify those responsible for Shakur's
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac Shakur’s murder trial In the opening day of Tupac Shakur's murder trial, prosecutors painted former gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis as someon
'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur, Tupac Shakur's stepbrother, ahead of opening statements on Monday in trial of the man accused of killing the rapper. During the interview, Mopre
30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder
Tupac's murder helped elevate the rapper from the face of gangsta rap to a cultural icon It's been three decades filled with mystery, conspiracies - and anger. The drive-by shooting that killed rap
Rob Base, rapper behind hip-hop anthem ‘It Takes Two’, dies at 59
Base was part of a duo with DJ E-Z Rock, who died in 2014 Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing
Rapper Rob Base, known for 'It Takes Two,' dies at 59 after private battle with cancer
Rob Base, the rapper known for his hit 1988 song "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 59. According to a statement shared on his Instagram page announc
Rob Base, 'It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dead at 59
Rob Base, one-half of the legendary duo with DJ E-Z Rock behind the classic hit "It Takes Two," has died at 59. The rapper -- born Robert Ginyard -- passed away peacefully after a private battle with
‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59
Rob Base performs during the “I Love The 90’s” tour on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File) Rob Base performs during the “I Love The 90’s
Afrika Bambaataa: American rapper and DJ dies aged 67
The American rapper and DJ Afrika Bambaataa has died aged 67. The musician died in Philadelphia at about 3am local time due to complications from cancer, TMZ reported. The Hip-Hop Alliance, a group h
Hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 67
Hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has died at age 67. The Bronx-born rapper, DJ, and founder of the Universal Zulu Nation died of complications from cancer in Pennsylvania today, according to TMZ,
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